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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198.44, 297.51 and 82.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198.44, 297.51 and 82.91 is: 124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198.44 : 297.51 = 82.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198.44/297.51 = 82.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198.44x = 297.51 × 82.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198.44x = 24,665.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,665.07/198.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.30

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